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Dr. Wayne Parrott is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Crop & Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. He leads research at the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies (CAGT) and is affiliated with the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics. His work focuses on crop genetic engineering, genome editing, and insect resistance in plants.
Research in the Parrott Lab emphasizes molecular marker-assisted breeding, gene discovery, and Agrobacterium optimization for plant transformation. They have developed CRISPR/Cas9 tools for crops like soybean and switchgrass, while also studying epigenetic changes during tissue culture and exploring regulatory frameworks for genetically modified organisms.
Key scientific contributions include the PlantGENE initiative for advancing plant transformation and awards for his research excellence as a Distinguished Research Professor. The lab investigates transgene deployment in bioenergy crops and addresses regulatory challenges in agricultural biotechnology.
